Transplant Procurement Tech

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Hospital Laboratory Technician II to manage on-call organ procurement, preservation, and transport for cadaveric donor organs. You will verify donor/recipient data, review records, and document per UCLA, UNOS, CMS, and HIPAA standards.

The role requires handling sterile procedures, coordinating medevac, and serving as a liaison among procurement teams, transplant centers, and organ organizations to ensure timely information exchange and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of operating room equipment.
• Knowledge of UNOS policies and regulations related to organ procurement.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated ability to independently follow through on assignments.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport heavy objects as required.
• Ability to work on-call schedules and respond as assigned.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience in a clinical hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-call organ procurement, preservation, and transportation for cadaveric donor organs.
• Verify donor and recipient medical information to ensure organ and tissue compatibility.
• Review donor medical records to confirm consent, medical and social history, and other required clinical information.
• Complete intraoperative documentation, operative reports, and specimen labeling in accordance with UCLA policies, UNOS standards, CMS regulations, and HIPAA requirements.
• Utilize sterile techniques to perfuse and preserve donor organs following UCLA standard operating procedures and transplant protocols.
• Coordinate medical evacuation (medevac) transportation to and from donor facilities.
• Serve as a communication liaison between procurement teams, transplant centers, and organ procurement organizations to ensure timely exchange of critical information.
• Oversee the safe, efficient, and timely transport of donor organs to UCLA Medical Center.
• Assist with the proper packaging and handling of donor organs to maintain organ integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain inventory and availability of procurement and preservation supplies, including recovery packs, perfusion supplies, preservation solutions, coolers, and related equipment.
• Collect and maintain data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, clinical studies, and transplant program projects under the direction of the Chief of Procurement and Transplant Services QA Manager.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts and adherence to transplant program standards and best practices.

Skills

UNOS policies

English communication

On-call responsiveness

Operating room equipment

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Division Administrator, the Hospital Laboratory Technician II (HLT II) is responsible for the on-call preservation, procurement, and transportation of cadaveric donor organs for transplantation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining organ viability, and coordinating with multidisciplinary transplant teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform on-call organ procurement, preservation, and transportation activities for cadaveric donor organs.
• Verify donor and recipient medical information to ensure organ and tissue compatibility.
• Review donor medical records to confirm consent, medical and social history, and other required clinical information.
• Complete intraoperative documentation, operative reports, and specimen labeling in accordance with UCLA policies, UNOS standards, CMS regulations, and HIPAA requirements.
• Utilize sterile techniques to perfuse and preserve donor organs following UCLA standard operating procedures and transplant protocols.
• Coordinate medical evacuation (medevac) transportation to and from donor facilities.
• Serve as a communication liaison between procurement teams, transplant centers, and organ procurement organizations to ensure timely exchange of critical information.
• Oversee the safe, efficient, and timely transport of donor organs to UCLA Medical Center.
• Assist with the proper packaging and handling of donor organs to maintain organ integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain inventory and availability of procurement and preservation supplies, including recovery packs, perfusion supplies, preservation solutions, coolers, and related equipment.
• Collect and maintain data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, clinical studies, and transplant program projects under the direction of the Chief of Procurement and Transplant Services QA Manager.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts and adherence to transplant program standards and best practices.

Salary Range: $53.37/hourly

* May convert to career*

Qualifications

Required:

• Working knowledge of the use, function, and operation of operating room equipment.
• Knowledge of UNOS policies and regulations related to organ procurement.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated ability to independently follow through on assignments and responsibilities.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport heavy objects as required.
• Ability to work on-call schedules and respond as assigned.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of basic human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience working in a clinical hospital or healthcare setting.